description Cranford Overview
Cranford is a television series based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels, including *Cranford* (1851-1853), *My Lady Ludlow* (1858), and *Mr Harrison's Confessions* (1851). The adaptation draws upon additional source material such as “The Last Generation in England” to depict life in the small English town of Cranford.
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Which Elizabeth Gaskell books feed into the 2007 Cranford series?
The BBC series draws mainly from Cranford, My Lady Ludlow, and Mr Harrison's Confessions. Heidi Thomas blended those texts into one town-centered ensemble story.
Who plays Miss Matty in Cranford?
Judi Dench plays Miss Matty Jenkyns. The cast also includes Eileen Atkins, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, Deborah Findlay, and Barbara Flynn.
How many episodes are in the first Cranford series?
The first BBC One series has 5 episodes and aired in 2007. A 2-part follow-up, Return to Cranford, aired in 2009.
Is Cranford more about romance or town life?
It is mainly about the social life of a small Cheshire town in the 1840s. Romance exists, especially around Dr Harrison, but the heart of the show is the network of women managing change, gossip, illness, money, and class.
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